2010 - 2012 Conquest Knight XV

The Conquest Knight XV doesn’t qualify as an everyday kind of ride, but for professional athletes, government officials, and heads of corporations around the globe, it should fit perfectly among their stable of high-priced vehicles.
This extravagantly large and armored vehicle was first unveiled at the 2008 SEMA Show and since then, has had an abundant amount of comfort and security features added to it.

The vehicle is the picture of insanity and utter viciousness. We would just like to say that it would be an awesome choice for the next Decepticon in any upcoming Transformers if the production could afford it.
It looks ready for the job already.

In addition to Conquest Vehicle’s luxury and security upgrades to the Knight XV, the company has also added other production and design upgrade options including a turbo charger package, commercial grade multilink air ride suspension system, a custom made braking system consisting of 15" vented 2-piece front rotors with high performance 12 piston billet calipers, carbon fiber instrument panel, diesel engine, 24-inch vehicle extension package, and right-hand drive conversion package.

For the 2012 model, the Knight XV has been designed using only the most expensive and highest quality armoring materials on the planet. Nothing - and we mean nothing - about this all-utility ride is weak.

Beginning with the exterior, the 2012 Knight Conquest XV features many of the same design elements as the last model except that this one is wider and a little longer. Among the few changes done on the vehicle include a redesigned and more aggressive front end, a new hood, a new grille, and matching headlights and taillights.

What makes the Knight XV the ultimate in all-utility luxury are the optional packages that it comes in. For the 2012 model, there are plenty heaps of it, including a Luxury Group Package and a Security Package.

Meanwhile, the latter offers less premium upgrades but has more than enough security features to rival a Las Vegas casino. As part of the Security Package, you’ll receive cool trinkets like an under vehicle explosive protection system and magnetic attachment detector, an opaque floor armor protection, a Black box, a security safe, a fire extinguisher, exterior surveillance camera system, positive pressure defense system against gas attacks, and an oxygen survival kit.

Performance

The Conquest Knight XV has had its share of powertrain options. Initially,
it came with a Ford 6.8 liter V10 engine with E-85 ethanol conversion but for the 2012 model, that has since been changed to a choice between two powertrain options, one with a gas version that features a General Motors-sourced 6.0-liter V8 engine with an output of 325 horsepower and 400 lb/ft of torque. Meanwhile, a diesel engine is also available, thanks to a 6.7-liter Cummins ISB engine that produces 300 horsepower and 660 lb/ft of torque. Both engines come with a Freightliner platform chassis and mated to a five-speed Torqshift automatic transmission.

Pricing

The last Knight XV to hit the market came with a price tag of $489,000, which is, believe it or not, comparatively cheaper than the 2012 model. Thanks to a lot of the added upgrades in the last model that have been turned into standard features, the 2012 Knight XV now commands a king’s ransom worth $629,000.

Competition

It’s hard to find a suitable comp for the Knight XV because there aren’t a lot of vehicles on the planet that offers all the things it can give, including the price tag.

Hummer has long been discontinued and even the most tricked out versions of those machines still pales in comparison to what you get with the Knight XV.

If we were reaching, though, you could make a case that where the Knight XV has in interior amenities, Paramount Group’s Marauder more than makes up for in sheer intimidation alone.

Video Feature

The Conquest Knight XV was once featured in Discovery Channel’s "World’s Most Expensive Rides". Check out the segment below!

Looks tough but not that comfortable to ride with.. unlike the Suburban and Tahoe armored.

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posted on 05.5.2010

Cool car! Definitely looks like an armored vehicle and I think this type of SUV is only for a government official or rich person or something that needs a protection.

(364)
posted on 05.5.2010

Great, A more better than the armored version of H2, but are those tires bullet proof also?.. Well this is a good choice for high profile convoys fitted with .50 caliber machine gun in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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posted on 05.4.2010

The KNIGHT XV is the meanest, toughest, and safest civilian vehicle on the road. Not only is this thing bulletproof. Apparently it is grenade-proof as well which is good in case you’re taking a less-than-favorable route to the Olive Garden.